automatic feeders - Aquarium Advice

fvalbr2l · 12-13-2007, 12:32 PM

just wondering what everyone does while away. I'm looking for a automatic feeder that can be under the hood, if any. anyone used the fish mate automatic feeder.

cmor1701d · 12-13-2007, 12:49 PM

I haven't heard of too many good ones.

I prepare small bags of food for a friend who stops by every 2-3 days and dumps one bag into the tank.

I have a 45gal top off resovoir with an ATO to take care of top offs. I did need to explain how to remove and empty the PS collection cup.

**lando** · 12-13-2007, 05:37 PM

I am leary of autofeeders. I do not have too much expereince with them however. It is always best to try and get a trusted friend or pay a LFS to stop by every couple of days to not only feed the tank, but to do top-offs and make sure everything is okay. I am comfortable leaving my tank unattended for 2-3days. Anything past that and my tanks need top-offs and feedings. If you do get a friend or neighbor to stop by it is always a good idea to let the LFS know someone else is watching your tanks and that they may get a call for help shoud it be needed. My LFS is glad to be "on call" if needed.

cmor1701d · 12-14-2007, 02:14 PM

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let the LFS know someone else is watching your tanks and that they may get a call for help

I did and it was needed. Great advice.

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cmor1701d Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Belle Mead, NJ Posts: 3,358 Images: 43	I haven't heard of too many good ones. I prepare small bags of food for a friend who stops by every 2-3 days and dumps one bag into the tank. I have a 45gal top off resovoir with an ATO to take care of top offs. I did need to explain how to remove and empty the PS collection cup. __________________ Click here to Vote for Aquarium Advice on AquaRank . Vote EVERY day! Click Here for a list of commonly used acronyms and abbreviations. ____ Cmor

12-13-2007, 05:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
lando Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Savage, MN Posts: 7,613 Images: 46	I am leary of autofeeders. I do not have too much expereince with them however. It is always best to try and get a trusted friend or pay a LFS to stop by every couple of days to not only feed the tank, but to do top-offs and make sure everything is okay. I am comfortable leaving my tank unattended for 2-3days. Anything past that and my tanks need top-offs and feedings. If you do get a friend or neighbor to stop by it is always a good idea to let the LFS know someone else is watching your tanks and that they may get a call for help shoud it be needed. My LFS is glad to be "on call" if needed. __________________ Some people are like slinkies...they serve no real purpose yet can still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs! Have a great day! Brian

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